Ariane Quilts

Monday, October 31, 2016

I finished a bit of hand stitching

Hi everyone,

I finished hand stitching the last two blocks for A Blackbird Gathering by Cheri Payne.

Here's block 4

And here's block 5

Now I just need to wait for the finishing details to be released by Cheri.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

My Blackbirds quilt is finished!

Hi everyone!!

I have another finish!

Yep! I finished by Blackbird quilt designed by Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts.

I took a workshop with her at the beginning of the month. It was a lot of fun.

I'm so glad I got it done before the month is over. It feels really great.

I quilted it on my Gracie frame using my old kenmore machine. It was a challenge since it was my first time. But I kept the quilting simple with straight and curvy lines across the top.

I used a soft polka dot flannel on the back, that I purchased at one of my local quilt shops. I pieced the batting from leftovers I had. The binding was made from two of the blacks that I used for the birds.

All in all, I'm really happy with it. The quilting is not my best. But it's still super cute, I hope you like it!!

Linking to:
Let's make a baby quilt
Can I get a Whoop Whoop!
Finish it up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts
Finish or Not Friday

Sunday, October 23, 2016

A Blackbird Gathering quilt top and my new quilting frame

Hi everyone,

I've been pretty productive lately.

Today, I got block #4 and #5 of the Blackbird Gathering quilt designed by Cheri Payne prepped for hand stitching.

I also made the log cabin blocks that are part of the pattern. I made them in the style of courthouse steps instead. I got the top all sewn together.

I love how is turning out.

I'll stitch the last two blocks, then I'll be able to quilt it.

In other news, I bought a second hand Gracie quilting frame.

It's the first version of this frame.

I finally set it up in my sewing room today. I had to rearrange all my stuff to make it fit. I haven't tried it yet. But hopefully I'll be able to try it out soon.